PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — The Calvert County Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture has launched a dedicated Fall Fun webpage to guide residents and visitors through seasonal activities at local farms, featuring an interactive Google Map for navigation along the Fall Fun Trail. The resource, accessible at https://calvertag.com/farmfallfun, encourages regular checks for 2025 updates and promotes experiences ranging from pick-your-own produce to corn mazes. Farms offer year-round or seasonal operations, with additional details on the Visit Our Farms page at https://calvertag.com/farmvisit. Community members can submit photos of their outings via an online form at https://calvertag.com/picturecalvert, and general inquiries.
The initiative highlights five key farms participating in 2025 fall events, each providing family-oriented attractions amid the county’s longstanding agricultural traditions. Horsmon Farm at 1865 Horsmon Farm Lane in St. Leonard opens Sept. 20 through Nov. 2, operating Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with field trips available midweek by reservation. Activities include a pumpkin patch, corn maze, wagon rides, a corn pit, farm animals, a playground, and themed events like the Harvest Festival on opening weekend and Rage Against the Pumpkins on Nov. 1-2. Admission covers a small pumpkin while supplies last, with free entry for children under 2.
Jake’s Produce and Linda’s Greenhouses at 2925 Yoes Corner Lane in Port Republic runs daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for its produce stand, with fall events from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The site features a corn maze, trail rides, a slide, ball pit, bouncy animals, face painting, a jump pad, and weekend food trucks. The third annual Fall Fest occurs Sept. 20-21, with a $5 entry fee per person and free for children under 2.
Spider Hall Farm at 3915 Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick begins Oct. 4, open weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., plus flashlight night mazes on select Fridays and Saturdays. Offerings encompass a corn maze, hayrides, a jump pad, and a pumpkin patch, with special events like Tractor Treat on Oct. 25 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and an adults-only Sip & Search date to be announced.
Swann Farms at 7740 Swann Lane in Owings starts Oct. 1, with hours Wednesdays through Fridays from noon to 6 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors can pick pumpkins, navigate a mini corn maze, and shop at the fall market, which includes extra-large mums, corn stalks, decorative gourds, and straw bales.
Tettimer’s Produce Stand at Rolling Acres Farm at 3305 Saint Leonard Road in Port Republic operates Sept. 5 through Nov. 2, daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays, and until 4 p.m. Sundays. Attractions feature pick-your-own pumpkins, a corn maze, hay maze, jumping pillow, petting zoo on select days, tire mountain with slides, corn pit, pedal-kart track, barrel cart rides, a farm trail, and weekend food trucks. The Fall Festival opens Sept. 5-7, with First Responders Day including free admission for badge holders and a Touch a Truck event. Admission is $12 per person, $10 for families of four or more, and free for children under 2.
Beyond these fall-specific sites, the Visit Our Farms page lists additional operations contributing to the county’s agritourism. Canaan Farms at 3381 Plum Point Road in Huntingtown provides year-round horseback riding lessons, trail riding, and summer programs as a licensed Maryland instruction stable. Double Oak Farm at 676 Double Oak Road in Prince Frederick, managed by the American Chestnut Land Trust, grows vegetables using organic practices for community-supported agriculture shareholders from May through October, open by appointment. Mulberry Hill Farm at 1605 Solomons Island Road in Huntingtown offers seasonal wine tastings, live music, a bounce house, and a farm stand with pumpkins and mums. Windy Willow Farm at 421 Clyde Jones Road in Sunderland sells USDA-inspected meats by appointment, emphasizing sustainable practices across three generations.
The photo submission process requires high-resolution images, at least 3000 pixels in width or height for horizontals or verticals, in formats like JPEG or PNG, no larger than 10 megabytes. Submissions grant Calvert County unlimited rights to use, edit, and distribute the photos in any media, with credit given when possible. Model releases are needed for recognizable individuals, and submitters must confirm originality and consent.
Calvert County’s agricultural roots trace to the 1600s, when early colonists relied on farming and fishing for livelihoods, with tobacco as the dominant crop through the 1970s due to the area’s fertile soils and warm summers. By 1790, diversification emerged, incorporating grains and other produce, though tobacco production persisted in the region. Sites like Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm, a 196-acre property acquired for heritage education, serve as living laboratories for exploring historical farming practices. Oral histories document family farms spanning generations, such as those in Adelina dating back 400 years.
The department’s promotion underscores the economic role of agritourism, drawing on the area’s 3153 acres dedicated to agriculture. Procedures for visiting include planning via the map, respecting farm rules like no pets except service animals at some sites, and supporting local through purchases. Legal frameworks governing these farms include Maryland’s agritourism protections under state code, shielding operators from certain liabilities for inherent risks like uneven terrain.
